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JioHotstar Draws a Line: Western Content Now Behind a Paywall in Base Mobile Plan as Mukesh Ambani's Streaming Giant Monetizes Massive Scale

JioHotstar Draws a Line: Western Content Now Behind a Paywall in Base Mobile Plan as Mukesh Ambani's Streaming Giant Monetizes Massive Scale

In a calculated pivot toward tiered monetization, JioHotstar — the blockbuster merger of Reliance Jio's JioCinema and Disney's Hotstar platform — has restructured its subscription model, effective January 28, 2026, for new users. The headline change: Hollywood, international series, Disney animations, and other Western content are no longer included in the entry-level Mobile tier.

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